Sailing Ships Collection

Viking ship, sunset, silhouette, 3D graphics

The sinking of the Eira, August 21 1881
Engraving by W.L.Wyllie for the London newspapers, featuring Benjamin Leigh Smiths fifth Arctic voyage 1881-82. Based on an original sketch by Benjamin Leigh Smith

Penola in Port Lockroy. Luigi di Savola Peak in background
Photographer: Stephenson, Alfred (1908-1999). Expedition: British Graham Land Expedition 1934-37. Leader: John Rymill. Date: 1936

The Cutty Sark at Millwall
Cutty Sark, tea clipper pictured being towed into Millwall Docks in 1951

Napoleon goes aboard the Northumberland for his journey to St Helena, 8 August 1815, (c1850). Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) surrendered to a British naval officer

Star Clipper sailing cruse ship, Le Bourg, Iles des Saintes, Terre de Haut, Guadeloupe, West Indies, French Caribbean, France, Central America

Dutch Ship at Anchor off the Coast of Tsushima, 3rd month, 1859. Creator: Utagawa Hiroshige II
Dutch Ship at Anchor off the Coast of Tsushima, 3rd month, 1859

Blackwall Frigates in a Stiff Breeze (oil)
7088688 Blackwall Frigates in a Stiff Breeze (oil) by Tudgay, Francis (fl.19th century); 65.4x88.6 cm; Private Collection

Dutch Ships Ramming Spanish Galleys of the English Coast, 3 October 1602
3709931 Dutch Ships Ramming Spanish Galleys of the English Coast, 3 October 1602, 1617 (oil on canvas) by Vroom, Hendrick Cornelisz

Dhow Race
Benjamin Broussard

The Brig Jane and Cutter Beaufoy, on 20th February 1823, bearing up in Latitude 74. 15
Coloured aquatint by E. Duncan after a painting by W.J. Huggins. Published in October 1826, by Huggins, London

USA, Maine, Camden, Camden Harbor, dusk

The auxiliary schooner La Cigale sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The auxiliary schooner La Cigale sailing close-hauled, 1913

The 76 ton schooner Lisette under sail. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 76 ton schooner Lisette under sail. Lisette was built at Cowes in 1873

The Samuel Enderby
Medium: coloured aquatint. Artist: C. Rosenberg after a painting by W.J. Huggins. The Samuel Enderby, of 422 Tons, William Lisle, Commander, leaving Cowes Roads for London, September 1834

The Cutty Sark sailing ship in London Docks
Dockers stop work to watch the Cutty Sark pass by on her way to a berth at Millwall Docks, 1952

The Victory Returning from Trafalgar, in Three Positions, ca. 1806. Creator: JMW Turner
The Victory Returning from Trafalgar, in Three Positions; The " Victory" returning from Trafalgar; The Victory returning from Trafalgar, ca. 1806

The 1886 square-rigger ship Balclutha, side view

Pamir, one of the last commercial sailing ships, off Sydney Heads, Australia (b / w photo)
7156948 Pamir, one of the last commercial sailing ships, off Sydney Heads, Australia (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pamir)

Sail training Ship Royalist. March 1976 P005224

England, London, Greenwich, The Cutty Sark, The Hull

Calcutta, from Garden house reach, 1835. Creator: William Daniell
Calcutta, from Garden house reach, 1835. From " The Oriental Annual, or Scenes in India", by William Daniell, R.A. [Bull and Churton, London, 1835]

Modern sail and steam merchant ships (chromolitho)
2788804 Modern sail and steam merchant ships (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modern sail and steam merchant ships)

Winthrops fleet in Boston harbour (engraving)
3626271 Winthrops fleet in Boston harbour (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winthrops fleet in Boston harbour)

Daybreak at Shinagawa, ca. 1834. ca. 1834. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Daybreak at Shinagawa, ca. 1834

Valentia in 1857-1858 at the Time of the Laying of the Former Cable, 1865

Foilhummerum Bay, Valentia, from Cromwell Fort: The Caroline Laying the Earthwire on July 21st, 1865, 1865

Furling Sail in the Pack, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Furling Sail in the Pack, c1910– 1913, (1913). Sailors on the Terra Nova. The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

View of the island of Stromboli taken by Monsieur Fabris, 1776
View of the island of Stromboli taken by Monsieur Fabris, Plate XXXVII, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

View of Mount Etna from Catania, 1776
View of Mount Etna from Catania, Plate XXXVI, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803), published 1776 (hand coloured engraving)

Children learning to sail Toppers, Dale, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK, Europe
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

Bay Beside Glandore Village In West Cork In Munster Region; Glandore, County Cork, Ireland

Sailing ships at sea, Gerrit Groenewegen, 1786

Officers and Sir Leopald McClintock
Officers standing on the deck of the ship Discovery with Sir Leopald McClintock (top hat). Reginald Skelton (left), Captain Robert Falcon Scott (centre with sword). Ernest Shackleton behind

Group of officers on floe alongside ship in pack ice
Photographer: Reginald William Skelton (1872-1956). Expedition: British National Antarctic Expedition 1901-04 (Discovery). Group of eight officers on the ice beside the ship, Discovery

the bridge
Pierre Bacus

José Manuel cruz

I am sailing, stormy waters, to be free
Charlaine Gerber

Yachtman
Franke de Jong

José Manuel cruz

Yacht racing sport art 30
Justyna Jaszke

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Justyna Jaszke

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Justyna Jaszke

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Justyna Jaszke

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Justyna Jaszke

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Justyna Jaszke

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Justyna Jaszke

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Justyna Jaszke

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"Sailing Ships: A Journey Through Time and Seas" As the sun sets on the horizon, a majestic Viking ship emerges from the shadows, its silhouette beautifully etched against the colorful sky. With intricate 3D graphics bringing it to life, this vessel takes us back to an era of fearless explorers and epic voyages. In Port Lockroy, Penola stands proudly as Luigi di Savola Peak looms in the background. The scene transports us to a moment frozen in time, capturing both the tranquility of nature and the grandeur of sailing ships. But not all tales at sea are serene. On August 21st, 1881, tragedy struck with the sinking of Eira. This haunting event reminds us of the dangers faced by sailors who braved treacherous waters in pursuit of their dreams. Traveling further eastward brings us to Tsushima's coast where a Dutch Ship anchors itself firmly. Utagawa Hiroshige II's artwork immortalizes this historical encounter between cultures through his masterful brushstrokes. In another significant moment in history, Napoleon boards Northumberland on August 8th, 1815. As he embarks on his journey towards St Helena after defeat at Waterloo, we witness a pivotal chapter unfold before our eyes. The Cutty Sark gracefully rests at Millwall - an iconic symbol of maritime heritage that continues to captivate admirers worldwide. Its sleek design and rich history make it an enduring testament to mankind's ingenuity and passion for exploration. Le Bourg welcomes Star Clipper sailing cruise ship as it arrives at Iles des Saintes amidst French Caribbean splendor. The harmonious blend of natural beauty and human craftsmanship showcases how they are seamlessly integrate into breathtaking landscapes. Camden Harbor embraces dusk with open arms as Maine reveals its enchanting coastal charm. Here lies a haven for sailing enthusiasts who find solace in gentle waves and picturesque horizons painted by the setting sun.